Big news for NFL fans and streaming enthusiasts alike: the Los Angeles Rams' season opener against the San Francisco 49ers is heading Down Under—and you'll need a Netflix subscription to catch most of the action.

According to The Athletic, Netflix will exclusively broadcast this Week 1 clash when the two NFC West rivals meet at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia this September. This marks a major expansion for Netflix in live sports, following their successful broadcasts of Christmas Day games over the past two seasons. The streaming giant is set to continue that holiday tradition with two more games in 2025, but this season opener is a whole new frontier.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 10, which translates to a Friday morning local time of 10:35 a.m. in Melbourne. It's a prime-time slot for U.S. viewers and a unique daytime experience for Australian fans, making it a true international spectacle.

While the game will be available nationwide on Netflix, there's a silver lining for local fans. Viewers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets can still tune in via over-the-air traditional TV broadcasts. However, for the rest of the country, a Netflix subscription will be your ticket to watch this historic matchup.

This move signals a growing trend of streaming services capturing major NFL events, and for fans of both teams, it's a chance to see their squads open the season on a global stage. Whether you're gearing up in Rams blue and gold or 49ers red and gold, this international showdown is one you won't want to miss—just make sure your streaming is ready to go.